EdG_Ohio

...is hard as HECK to find in a good higher grade. I have numerous lower grades I won't bother post nor send in for grading. I have patiently went over dozens of my auction houses, I REFUSE to use feebay for any reason what-so-ever, looking for a 5c 1959-D MS 66-70 5FS or 6FS(priority) or even not a FS coin but being a MS 69-70.
Who'd a thunk it.

....end of observation.

During my interest, and doing, of AU prospecting you learned that we didn't treat out own waterways and natural resources with the respect they deserved either. Our forefathers pretty much raped the land as they saw fit. To this day dredging, even with small dredgers, it is illegal to use due to the fact it will release the mercury back the flow of the water where before it was either buried and/or adhering to the rocks and sediments and caused minimal effects to the population.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_contamination_in_California_waterways

Thank you all for your replies, even if one didn't pertain directly to my inquiry, 🐓,

I feel comfortable enough with proceeding with a few bids now....Thanks.

Has anyone had any experience with purchasing coins from Australia whether via auction house or private seller ?  If the coin is valued under US$100 and only a 1959 do you think customs will be a issue ? 
Trying to add to my 59' World coin collection.
Thanks
Ed G.

On 8/6/2021 at 10:54 AM, RWB said:

One Recipe for Ruining Coins.

Here is another excerpt from Mason's Magazine quoting a letter to the editor. This method will, of course, quickly ruin any coin.

“Providence, April 10, 1868

 

Mr. Mason,

 

Dear Sir — As a collector of coins I feel great interest in the preservation of my favorites and wishing to do my part in keeping them from injury, I forward the following receipts for cleaning and keeping them bright: For cleaning them I make a kind of soft soap, by mixing 1 part of Ammonia to 3 parts sweet oil; I cover the coin with this soap and let it remain on for one day or more according to its condition, then wash in hot water with more soap and polish with the finest tripoli or Spanish white.

 

For keeping" Mint cents with all their original lustre, I make a varnish of proof alcohol and white shellac, heat the coin in hot water, wipe dry and while hot cover with a thin coat of varnish….

 

[N.W.P.]”

 

 

 

(NOTE: “Spanish white” is finely ground chalk; “Tripoli,” also called “rotten stone,” is usually made from a finely ground mixture of weathered limestone, diatomite, and amorphous silica in light oil.)

 

Am I allowed to say "Holy poo " here because well Holy poo ! That's insane.

On 7/29/2021 at 2:35 PM, Coinbuf said:

One of my long term goals has always been to add more large cents to my collection, however given my age I had better get moving or I'll run out of time. 

I recently sent a 47' in, they received it today, and it has a slight bit more wear on the Rev than yours but the Obv to me really stands out. I think these are the type of coins that look 100 times better in hand. Such a "chocolatey" brown ! 

This whole thread about feebay is why I dropped them 16 years ago and never looked back as a seller(non-coin related) and as a buyer. There are numerous other places to sell and buy than that pit.

Saw this in online article, thought I'd share with folks.

News article: https://news.yahoo.com/state-treasurer-auction-unclaimed-property-170000629.html

List of items on auction block (PDF file) https://illinoistreasurergovprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/twocms/media/doc/2021 live auction preview book [digital version].pdf

I read these words from a individual of the past and cannot begin to appreciate their tenacity and honor of the words spoken here.
"I cannot sacrifice my manhood for office, not will I approve, under any circumstances, that which every sentiment and feeling of my heart condemn. I regret the necessity that compels me to address you thus. I could say more; I can say no less. Longer silence would be dishonor."

The world, as a whole, needs more of this than ever.

Although I appreciate the personal reply I was also wondering what it would take to implement a persons credit balance on their profile somehow  so as not to bombard NGC with a persons updated balance.

Is this possible in the future ?

How does a person find out how much "credit" they have left on their membership for submissions and what-not ?
I'd think there would be a balance on the members account page but there is not.
I haven't used the current years credit so I'm at the max but it may be a nice feature to add in the future.
Thanks

Looks my last year for membership, I'll submit a few coins to burn my "credit" but I believe that will be the last of it. When people buy into something just for profit it doesn't end well for the end user. I can speak from recent experience as a 100+ year old American firm IH(International Harvester aka Navistar Truck & Engine) just completed a merger deal that makes VW/Traton the owner and my contract is up 2023 and I've been in enough meetings to know the writing is on the wall.
Some of the new owners are listed in the article. Didn't realize jay-z was a coin collector, I'm sure he'll be a great asset to the collector out there.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/jay-zs-roc-nation-joins-blackstone-in-takeover-of-24500-million-collectibles-company/ar-AALHG7D

Thanks for input.
I bought this awhile back because of the Rev and a very fair price, not a resell-able item....unless someone gets silly.
As for being a fake or cleaned it is not. The lighting (desk lamp & sunshine) used reflected more than I thought hence the reason I think folks feel it's been cleaned. it is duller ?subdued? than the images portray.
Thought looking at something other than a 82' cent or a countless "is this a die chip?" or "is my 2020 dime worth anything?" would break things up a bit.
thanks again.

Updated -  one less ASE 2021 MS70

I've had this coin and another recently posted for awhile and just getting around at looking them a 2nd time-3rd-4th time . Would a XF be too much ?  I've always liked the Rev and it's layout...filled in but yet proportionately done, enjoy looking at it. Of course a 50 grade would be fantastic but I think the XF is a fairer statement. ....and once again please excuse images, phone camera.
Thoughts ?

As mentioned, Am I asking too much for a VG on this 10c ? or is G the best this will see ?
Although not the best images they do display what condition the coin is....in all it's softness.

A MS67 will look like this(price guide $215.00 but lower price on market)....and regardless of condition these do hold a bit of our American history within them, so at least they hold these qualities.

1 hour ago, Just Bob said:

I have been on this forum off and on for over ten years. During that time, I have seen all kinds of wood, cloth, countertop material, and lots of different books, papers, and other materials used as backgrounds. Also plenty of fingers and palms. I don't ever recall seeing a bare leg being used as a background until recently, and now I have seen two in just a little over a week. Must be a new trend.

Welcome to the forum, Ashley.

As others have stated, your coin was subjected to a corrosive environment, which "ate" the copper core more than the copper/nickel cladding. The is why the edge looks like it has a groove around it. I don't see any errors, and it is in pretty bad shape. It isn't rare, and it isn't valuable - just worth 25 cents. 

It is, however interesting looking. I would keep it for just that reason, but if you choose to spend it, no harm done.

If the 3rd image is a leg I would recommend staying out of the sun and some moisturizer be applied.
....and yes, the 25¢ piece has seen better days too. value = 25¢

4 hours ago, zadok said:

im lost in the triangle, cant find my shift key.....concede its humorous or at least satirical....

As in Bermuda "triangle" ... lost aircraft, ships, people..etc.

I have to agree w/VKurtB, I have never really understood the desire to collect a faulty imperfect coin. Why would I want to hold a beautiful rose in my hand if half the petals are missing ?  

Back from vacation, reopened.

Given the limited quantity and excessive pricing I'm not concerned at all. I won't be purchasing anything from the Mint for a long time I think.
This includes any bullion, cheaper to pay for slabbed Au or Ag at auction houses.